Budapest to Heraklion (BUD–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUD–HER is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air, All Colombia and AeroWorld lead the route. The flight covers 889 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 4 | 32Q | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| 7O All Colombia | 1 | 73H | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| W4 AeroWorld | 1 | 32Q | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Budapest
| Metric | BUD→HER | BTS→HER | KSC→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUD | – | 108 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 25m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BUD: CEST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 7:00 PM in Heraklion.
Hungarian passport holders enter Greece freely as EU and Schengen citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. A valid Hungarian national ID card or passport is sufficient. Both countries are in the Schengen Area, so flights between them have no border control.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local aliens bureau (Ypiresia Allodapon) to obtain a registration certificate. The fee is about EUR 10. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A tax identification number (AFM) from the local tax office (Eforia) is required for renting an apartment, opening a bank account, or signing any contracts.
Direct flights from Budapest to Athens run about 2 hours 15 minutes on Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Aegean. Seasonal routes serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Corfu, and several other Greek islands. Greece uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Hungarian driving licenses are valid throughout the stay. Pharmacies in Greece stock most common European medications over the counter, including some that require prescriptions in Hungary.
BUD–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to HER
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from Wizz Air, All Colombia and AeroWorld. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to HER is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 889 miles (1,431 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Vienna and Rhodes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bratislava (BTS) and Košice (KSC).